The main UK daytime TV presenters in October 2026 are Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley (This Morning, Monday to Thursday), Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond (This Morning, Friday), Susanna Reid (Good Morning Britain), Lorraine Kelly (Lorraine), Jon Kay and Sally Nugent (BBC Breakfast), Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton (Morning Live), Bradley Walsh (The Chase) and Jeremy Vine (Channel 5). The full list, with shows, times, ages and pay facts, is below.
Daytime is the least glamorous corner of British television and one of the most watched. The people who front it have to be likeable, live, every single morning. This guide is split by channel so you can find any presenter fast.
Quick Facts
| Main shows | This Morning, Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, Loose Women, BBC Breakfast, Morning Live, Bargain Hunt |
| This Morning weekdays | Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, Monday to Thursday |
| This Morning Fridays | Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond |
| Shephard and Deeley since | March 2024 |
| Regular stand-ins | Rylan Clark, Josie Gibson, Craig Doyle, Andi Peters, Rochelle Humes |
| Summer 2026 cover | Included Paddy McGuinness, Sian Welby, Joel Dommett and Angela Scanlon |
| Biggest 2026 schedule change | ITV cut Lorraine and Loose Women to seasonal runs |
| Biggest 2026 departure news | Naga Munchetty leaves BBC Breakfast in December 2026 |
| Updated | October 2026 |
Current UK Daytime TV Presenters at a Glance
| Presenter | Show | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Kelly | Lorraine | ITV1 | Main presenter |
| Susanna Reid | Good Morning Britain | ITV1 | Lead anchor |
| Ben Shephard | This Morning | ITV1 | Co-host, Mon–Thu |
| Cat Deeley | This Morning | ITV1 | Co-host, Mon–Thu |
| Alison Hammond | This Morning | ITV1 | Co-host, Friday |
| Dermot O’Leary | This Morning | ITV1 | Co-host, Friday |
| Jon Kay | BBC Breakfast | BBC One | News presenter |
| Sally Nugent | BBC Breakfast | BBC One | News presenter |
| Gethin Jones | Morning Live | BBC One | Presenter |
| Colin Murray | Countdown | Channel 4 | Host |
| Jeremy Vine | Jeremy Vine | Channel 5 | Main presenter |
| Bradley Walsh | The Chase | ITV1 | Quiz host |
Line-ups change often, so check the official programme page before you rely on a name for a particular day.
Which Channel Has the Most Daytime Presenters?
ITV and the BBC share most of the daytime schedule. Counting the regular presenters named in this guide, ITV is just ahead, with Channel 5 now bigger than Channel 4 after its January 2026 refresh.
Regular presenters named in this guide, by channel (37 in total)
- ITV: 15 presenters (40.6%)
- BBC: 14 presenters (37.8%)
- Channel 5: 5 presenters (13.5%)
- Channel 4: 3 presenters (8.1%)
Source: The UK Post count of presenters listed in this article. Not an official industry figure.
UK Daytime TV Schedule: Who Is On and When
| Time | Show | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00am–9:30am | Good Morning Britain | ITV1 |
| 9:15am–11:30am | Jeremy Vine | Channel 5 |
| 9:30am–10:00am | Lorraine (30 weeks a year) | ITV1 |
| 9:30am–10:45am | Morning Live | BBC One |
| 10:00am–12:30pm | This Morning | ITV1 |
| 11:30am–12:45pm | Storm & Alexis | Channel 5 |
| 12:30pm–1:30pm | Loose Women (seasonal) | ITV1 |
| 12:50pm–2:00pm | Matt Allwright (Mon–Thu) | Channel 5 |
| 2:00pm–3:00pm | Vanessa | Channel 5 |
BBC Breakfast starts at 6am on BBC One. Quiz and property shows such as Bargain Hunt, Countdown and The Chase move around the schedule, so check listings for exact times. ITV’s own announcement is the source for its slots, and Channel 5 published its times in its 2026 line-up release.
ITV Daytime TV Presenters
This Morning
Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley have fronted This Morning from Monday to Thursday since March 2024. Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond take over on Fridays. The show runs from 10am to 12:30pm all year round, unlike some of ITV’s other daytime programmes.
Holiday cover is shared between several presenters. Over summer 2026 the list included Paddy McGuinness, Rylan Clark, Josie Gibson, Andi Peters, Rochelle Humes, Craig Doyle, Angela Scanlon, Sian Welby and Joel Dommett. These are guest hosts, not permanent ones.
Good Morning Britain
Susanna Reid leads the programme. The team also includes Richard Madeley, Kate Garraway, Ed Balls and Ranvir Singh, and the days each person works vary. From January 2026 ITV extended the show to run from 6am to 9:30am, with production moving to ITV News at ITN.
Lorraine and Loose Women
Lorraine Kelly remains the face of Lorraine, now a 30-minute show from 9:30am. Loose Women has a rotating panel that includes Kaye Adams, Judi Love and Charlene White. Both programmes now run for only part of the year, which is why readers often find them off air.
BBC Daytime TV Presenters
BBC Breakfast
The regular team is Jon Kay, Sally Nugent, Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty. The BBC has announced that Naga Munchetty will leave in December 2026 to co-present 5 Live Breakfast on BBC Radio from January 2027. The BBC has also said Sunday editions of BBC Breakfast stop from September 2026. The weekday show is not affected.
Morning Live, The One Show and Property Shows
Morning Live (9:30am to 10:45am) is presented by Gethin Jones, Helen Skelton and Rav Wilding, with guests such as Louise Minchin appearing on some episodes. It mixes consumer advice, health and lifestyle. Alex Jones is the best-known name on The One Show, though that programme sits in the early evening rather than daytime.
Bargain Hunt uses a rotating group: Eric Knowles, Natasha Raskin Sharp, Christina Trevanion, Charlie Ross, Roo Irvine and Caroline Hawley. Escape to the Country and Homes Under the Hammer also use several presenters, so one name will not cover every episode.
Channel 4 and Channel 5 Daytime Presenters
Channel 4’s daytime centrepiece is Countdown, hosted by Colin Murray with Rachel Riley on numbers and Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Channel 5 is the biggest change of 2026. From 5 January it runs four live shows back to back, from 9:15am to 3pm:
- Jeremy Vine: live debate and phone-in.
- Storm & Alexis: Storm Huntley and Alexis Conran, with viewer interaction.
- Matt Allwright: news, advice and consumer topics, Monday to Thursday.
- Vanessa: a viewer-focused talk show with Vanessa Feltz.
UK Daytime Quiz Show Hosts
| Show | Channel | Host |
|---|---|---|
| The Chase | ITV1 | Bradley Walsh |
| Tipping Point | ITV1 | Ben Shephard |
| Countdown | Channel 4 | Colin Murray |
| Pointless | BBC One | Alexander Armstrong |
Richard Osman is no longer part of Pointless. Do not list him as its host. Check the BBC programme page for any guest co-hosts.
Female and Male Daytime Presenters
| Female presenters | Male presenters |
|---|---|
| Lorraine Kelly, Susanna Reid, Cat Deeley, Alison Hammond, Kate Garraway, Ranvir Singh | Ben Shephard, Dermot O’Leary, Richard Madeley, Ed Balls, Bradley Walsh |
| Sally Nugent, Naga Munchetty, Helen Skelton, Rachel Riley, Charlene White | Jon Kay, Charlie Stayt, Gethin Jones, Colin Murray, Jeremy Vine |
| Storm Huntley, Vanessa Feltz | Alexis Conran, Matt Allwright |
Many of these names also appear in our wider guide to UK female journalists, since several came to presenting from news.
Ages of UK Daytime TV Presenters
Ages below are worked out from published birth dates as of 9 October 2026. Richard Madeley is the oldest of the group and Cat Deeley the youngest. She turns 50 on 23 October.
Age of leading daytime presenters (9 October 2026)
Source: published dates of birth, calculated by The UK Post.
| Presenter | Born | Age | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Kelly | Glasgow, 1959 | 66 | Four decades on morning TV |
| Susanna Reid | 10 Dec 1970 | 55 | BBC Breakfast, then GMB since 2014 |
| Ben Shephard | 11 Dec 1974 | 51 | This Morning, Tipping Point |
| Naga Munchetty | 25 Feb 1975 | 51 | BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 5 Live |
| Alison Hammond | 5 Feb 1975, Birmingham | 51 | Big Brother 2002, This Morning, Bake Off |
| Cat Deeley | 23 Oct 1976 | 49 | This Morning, UK and US TV |
| Bradley Walsh | 4 Jun 1960 | 66 | The Chase |
How Much Do UK Daytime TV Presenters Earn?
Only BBC pay is public. The BBC’s 2025/26 report lists anyone paid more than £178,000 from licence-fee money. ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 do not publish individual pay, so any figure you see for their presenters is an estimate. We do not publish estimated net worth or salary figures where no verified source exists.
BBC pay disclosed for 2025/26 (bottom of each published band, £000)
Source: BBC Annual Report 2025/26 pay disclosures. Each figure is the start of a £5,000 band.
Two points stop these numbers being misread. Naga Munchetty’s figure covers about 180 BBC Breakfast days plus BBC Radio 5 Live work. Jeremy Vine’s figure is for around 210 BBC Radio 2 shows, so it is not his Channel 5 salary. BBC figures also leave out money from commercial BBC arms and outside producers, so they are not total yearly income.
Who is the highest paid? Among those with published figures, Naga Munchetty is top this year. For ITV and Channel 5 stars, nobody can say with proof.
Big Changes to UK Daytime TV in 2026
- January: Good Morning Britain grows to 6am–9:30am; Lorraine and Loose Women go seasonal.
- 5 January: Channel 5 launches its four-show live line-up.
- Summer: a wide group of guest hosts covers This Morning.
- September: Sunday BBC Breakfast ends.
- December: Naga Munchetty leaves BBC Breakfast for 5 Live.
Daytime jobs are never fully safe. Formats get refreshed and line-ups get rebuilt, much like a motoring show losing its team or Jeremy Clarkson leaving the programme he built. For another recent BBC exit, see Scott Mills’ statement on his BBC sacking.
Who Left? Former Daytime Presenters
| Name | What happened |
|---|---|
| Phillip Schofield | Left ITV in 2023 |
| Holly Willoughby | Stepped down from This Morning in late 2023 |
| Eamonn Holmes | No longer on This Morning; now at GB News |
| Steph McGovern | Steph’s Packed Lunch ended on Channel 4 in December 2023 |
| Richard Osman | No longer a Pointless host |
How Presenters Get Daytime Jobs
Most arrive through radio, regional news or reality TV rather than journalism school. Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson came from Big Brother, and Rylan Clark from The X Factor. Broadcasters learned that natural warmth on camera is rare and cannot be taught.
The stand-in circuit is the next step. Covering someone else’s show is a live audition, and it is how most permanent jobs are won. The same rule decides who lasts on antiques television and in shows like Bangers & Cash: viewers quickly drop anyone who feels fake. If you are interested in how new names build an audience online first, read about rising UK influencers to watch in 2026.
Daytime is not fluff. These shows deal with bereavement, debt, illness and scams, and consumer segments often make companies respond. Presenters also work very early hours, with teams in before dawn. Shows are mostly live, so there is no second take. You can watch on ITVX, BBC iPlayer and 5 streaming, and episodes can be watched in any order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who presents This Morning in 2026?
Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley present Monday to Thursday. Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond present on Fridays.
Who presents BBC Breakfast?
The regular team is Jon Kay, Sally Nugent, Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty. Naga leaves in December 2026.
Why is Lorraine not on TV all year round?
ITV changed its 2026 schedule so that Lorraine runs for 30 weeks a year, in a 9:30am to 10am slot.
Who hosts The Chase and Tipping Point?
Bradley Walsh hosts The Chase and Ben Shephard hosts Tipping Point.
How old is Alison Hammond?
She was born on 5 February 1975 in Birmingham, so she is 51 in 2026.
How much do daytime presenters earn?
Only BBC pay is published. For 2025/26, the disclosed bands for BBC Breakfast presenters ran from £190,000 to £364,999. ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 pay is not publicly confirmed.
Who are the new daytime presenters in 2026?
The biggest additions are Channel 5’s refreshed line-up (Storm Huntley, Alexis Conran and Matt Allwright) and the summer guest hosts on This Morning.
Final Thoughts
UK daytime TV is led by a small group of presenters across ITV, the BBC, Channel 4 and Channel 5. ITV owns the magazine slot with This Morning, the BBC leads on news and consumer shows, and Channel 5 is the one to watch after its 2026 expansion. If you want to compare daytime names with Saturday-night stars, see our look at Ant and Dec, and for a football-to-TV career, Gary Lineker. For wider celebrity coverage, visit UK celebrity lifestyle.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information. Presenting line-ups and schedules change often, so check broadcaster listings for the current week. We do not publish estimated net worth or salary figures where no verified source exists.